Alejandro Mendoza
alejandro.mendoza@vice.comThe Woman Tracking and Investigating Every Femicide in Mexico
Frida Guerrera, who is herself a survivor of domestic violence, has taken on the tedious work of single-handedly documenting each and every case of femicide in Mexico.
Beautiful Photos of One Man’s First Night in Drag
Sometimes the joy of living in your own skin is only a pair of heels and a night out away.
How Mexican Piñatas Get Made
Thanks to a family in the Mexican town of Acolman, the tradition of producing piñatas by hand is alive and flourishing
Meet Marven, Mexico City's 'Basket Taco Lady'
Marven, who belongs to Mexico's third gender, chats with us about tacos, Oaxaca, and the power of mezcal.
Inside the Inspiring Citizen Response to Mexico's Earthquake
When everything falls silent, it's an incomparable, goosebumps-inducing display of human will. "Is there anyone here who hears me?"
What Mexico City Looked Like Right After the Massive Earthquake
The death toll from Tuesday's historic disaster is now well over 200 and keeps climbing. Here's a glimpse into the immediate aftermath.
This Mexican Wrestler's Steakhouse Serves '1000% Guapo' Meat
"I felt like Sylvester Stallone in 'Rocky VI,' when everyone went to his restaurant to hear him tell stories about boxing in the old days."
The Truth Behind the Viral Videos of Mexican Women Doing Bumps of Cocaine
A private WhatsApp joke turned into a widely circulated clip that made international news—and the woman at the center of it says she lost her job as a result.
Michoacán's Community Watch Groups Carry Assault Rifles
The Mexican state of Michoacán is balls deep in violence and corruption, and nobody seems to care. Distorted news reports about the situation are making it difficult to understand what’s really happening, but just yesterday nine people were found...